Carvalho and Gomes to sign – West Ham's best and worst case transfer scenarios

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There is just over a day until the transfer window slams shut and West Ham are expected to be busy in the transfer market.

The talk is still all about Sporting Lisbon’s William Carvalho in east London at present, while there will also be one or two departures from the London Stadium.

The Hammers have enjoyed a successful transfer window so far following the arrivals of Joe Hart, Pablo Zabaleta, Marko Arnautovic and Javier Hernandez, yet they have suffered two successive defeats in the league.

Slaven Bilic was busy in the final week of transfer market last year and, once again, that looks like it will be the case this time around.

Here we take a look at the best and worst case scenarios for the club.

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Best case scenario

William Carvalho

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The best case scenario for the Hammers would see them finally complete the signing of Carvalho from Sporting Lisbon.

The Portuguese international, who has reportedly agreed a five-year contract with the club, is set on moving to the capital, although a fee is the only thing holding up the transfer at present.

Given that the Primeira Liga side want as close to £40million as possible for their prized asset, it looks like the clubs will have to compromise on a fee.

Carvalho, who would help strengthen the team’s midfield, would be an exceptional signing for the Hammers and Bilic will have his fingers crossed that the club can seal a deal.

As well as incomings in east London, there will be movement going out of the club over the next week.